BWW Review: A CHRISTMAS CAROL Sings at TRINITY REP
by Larry O'Brien - November 15, 2019
First of all, I am a sucker for Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL. I like the Alistair Sim version that you might find close to the holiday. I like the Bill Murray version, Scrooged, set in the present day in the television industry. I like the Muppets' Christmas Carol. How many of you have seen Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol? I thought so. I really have a warm spot in my heart for the adaptations Trinity Rep has produced over the years. You can still hear occasional snatches of music from the Adrian Hall/ Richard Cummings version in this year's production, but what remains is the bones: the simple, moving story of the reclamation and transformation of a wretched, miserable old man.
by Larry O'Brien - November 15, 2019
First of all, I am a sucker for Dickens' A CHRISTMAS CAROL. I like the Alistair Sim version that you might find close to the holiday. I like the Bill Murray version, Scrooged, set in the present day in the television industry. I like the Muppets' Christmas Carol. How many of you have seen Mr. Magoo's Christmas Carol? I thought so. I really have a warm spot in my heart for the adaptations Trinity Rep has produced over the years. You can still hear occasional snatches of music from the Adrian Hall/ Richard Cummings version in this year's production, but what remains is the bones: the simple, moving story of the reclamation and transformation of a wretched, miserable old man.
Trinity Rep Presents FADE
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
Trinity Rep continues its 2019-20 Season with the behind-the-scenes dramatic comedy Fade by Tanya Saracho. Directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo, the show features guest artist Elia Saldana as Lucia, a Mexican-born novelist who just accepted her first job writing for television, where her ambition might make her betray everything she thought she valued. Opposite Saldana is resident acting company member Daniel Duque-Estrada as Abel, an ex-Marine working as a janitor at the station who has more to his story than meets the eye. Fade runs December 5, 2019 a?" January 5, 2020, with press opening on Monday, December 9 at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $27. More information can be found at www.TrinityRep.com/fade.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
Trinity Rep continues its 2019-20 Season with the behind-the-scenes dramatic comedy Fade by Tanya Saracho. Directed by Tatyana-Marie Carlo, the show features guest artist Elia Saldana as Lucia, a Mexican-born novelist who just accepted her first job writing for television, where her ambition might make her betray everything she thought she valued. Opposite Saldana is resident acting company member Daniel Duque-Estrada as Abel, an ex-Marine working as a janitor at the station who has more to his story than meets the eye. Fade runs December 5, 2019 a?" January 5, 2020, with press opening on Monday, December 9 at 7:30 pm. Tickets start at $27. More information can be found at www.TrinityRep.com/fade.
Epic Presents THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
Epic Theatre Company is getting in the holiday spirit with a one-of-a-kind holiday show that's sure to warm your heart and tickle your funny bone.
by BWW News Desk - November 14, 2019
Epic Theatre Company is getting in the holiday spirit with a one-of-a-kind holiday show that's sure to warm your heart and tickle your funny bone.
Bell Gallery At Brown University Presents LUSCIOUS: Paintings And Drawings By Wendy Edwards
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
The David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University is presenting the exhibition Luscious: Paintings and Drawings by Wendy Edwards, a 40-year retrospective of the artist's prolific career. A masterful colorist, Edwards creates paintings in which she explores the physicality of pigment on canvas and vibrant works on paper executed with soft pastels. Expressed in exuberant colors and bold compositions, the works vary from landscapes and still-lifes to organic forms and abstraction. The survey includes works created since 1980 when Edwards joined Brown University's Department of Visual Art faculty. The 50 canvases and works on paper convey strong emotional content informed by Edward's relationship with the natural world and abiding commitment to a feminist vision.
by BWW News Desk - November 13, 2019
The David Winton Bell Gallery at Brown University is presenting the exhibition Luscious: Paintings and Drawings by Wendy Edwards, a 40-year retrospective of the artist's prolific career. A masterful colorist, Edwards creates paintings in which she explores the physicality of pigment on canvas and vibrant works on paper executed with soft pastels. Expressed in exuberant colors and bold compositions, the works vary from landscapes and still-lifes to organic forms and abstraction. The survey includes works created since 1980 when Edwards joined Brown University's Department of Visual Art faculty. The 50 canvases and works on paper convey strong emotional content informed by Edward's relationship with the natural world and abiding commitment to a feminist vision.
STE Presents THE SANTALAND DIARIES
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
Spectrum Theatre Ensemble (STE) of Providence continues their inaugural season with THE SANTALAND DIARIES & SEASON'S GREETINGS, by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello, and directed by Clay B. Martin (Providence, RI). When a down-on-his luck wannabe actor arrives in New York City at the end of the year, the only employment he can find is at Macy's department store -- working in Santaland for the holiday season, as a reluctant, but relentlessly cheerful, elf. Newly christened a?oeCrumpeta??, our clever anti-hero shares his observations of the mayhem in front of and behind the scenes during one chaotic December, from aggressive parents and drunken Santas, to flirtatious actors, poor hygiene, and the racially charged hazards of being a a?oePointer Elf.a?? Will Crumpet find a moment of pure Christmas spirit? The perfect Christmas treat for grownups, this one-man show has been an annual tradition at theaters across the United States for the past twenty years.
by BWW News Desk - November 12, 2019
Spectrum Theatre Ensemble (STE) of Providence continues their inaugural season with THE SANTALAND DIARIES & SEASON'S GREETINGS, by David Sedaris, adapted by Joe Mantello, and directed by Clay B. Martin (Providence, RI). When a down-on-his luck wannabe actor arrives in New York City at the end of the year, the only employment he can find is at Macy's department store -- working in Santaland for the holiday season, as a reluctant, but relentlessly cheerful, elf. Newly christened a?oeCrumpeta??, our clever anti-hero shares his observations of the mayhem in front of and behind the scenes during one chaotic December, from aggressive parents and drunken Santas, to flirtatious actors, poor hygiene, and the racially charged hazards of being a a?oePointer Elf.a?? Will Crumpet find a moment of pure Christmas spirit? The perfect Christmas treat for grownups, this one-man show has been an annual tradition at theaters across the United States for the past twenty years.
Chris Tucker is Heading to the Providence Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
Award-winning actor and comedian CHRIS TUCKER will perform at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 8P. Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 15 at 10A at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903), online at ppacri.org and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) Tickets are $69.50 - $35; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice.
by BWW News Desk - November 11, 2019
Award-winning actor and comedian CHRIS TUCKER will perform at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 8P. Tickets go on sale on Friday, November 15 at 10A at the PPAC Box Office (220 Weybosset Street, Providence, RI 02903), online at ppacri.org and by phone at (401) 421-ARTS (2787) Tickets are $69.50 - $35; all ticket prices include a $3 per ticket restoration charge and are subject to change without notice.
Sparkling Ensemble Brings MRS. DALLOWAY to Life at Head Trick Theatre
by Robert Barossi - November 09, 2019
Observing visual art can at times create an experience where the viewer has no idea what they are looking at or what the artist is trying to say but they cannot help to appreciate and enjoy the undeniable beauty of the colors and the composition. A similar reaction occurs with Head Trick Theatre's current production of Mrs. Dallow, a play overflowing with gorgeous performances and staging in service of a script that is at times confounding, infuriating or just dull.
by Robert Barossi - November 09, 2019
Observing visual art can at times create an experience where the viewer has no idea what they are looking at or what the artist is trying to say but they cannot help to appreciate and enjoy the undeniable beauty of the colors and the composition. A similar reaction occurs with Head Trick Theatre's current production of Mrs. Dallow, a play overflowing with gorgeous performances and staging in service of a script that is at times confounding, infuriating or just dull.
Photo Flash: Trinity Repertory Company Presents A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
Trinity Repertory Company presents A Christmas Carol. Directed by Kate Bergstrom. Performances run November 7 through December 29.
by BWW News Desk - November 07, 2019
Trinity Repertory Company presents A Christmas Carol. Directed by Kate Bergstrom. Performances run November 7 through December 29.
Guest Narrator Has Been Announced For A VISIT FROM ST. NICHOLAS at The Providence Performing Arts Center
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra have announced that Patrick Little, co-anchor of Eyewitness News This Morning on WPRI 12 and FOX Providence, will be the guest narrator for the Boston Pops' rendition of a?oeA Visit from St. Nicholasa?? (a?oe'Twas the Night Before Christmas).a??
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) and the Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra have announced that Patrick Little, co-anchor of Eyewitness News This Morning on WPRI 12 and FOX Providence, will be the guest narrator for the Boston Pops' rendition of a?oeA Visit from St. Nicholasa?? (a?oe'Twas the Night Before Christmas).a??
Festival Ballet Providence Will Present THE NUTCRACKER
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Festival Ballet Providence's (FBP) classic holiday production of The Nutcracker returns to Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) December 13-15, 2019. Delighting audiences for 42 years, The Nutcracker takes the entire family on a magical journey, complete with an epic battle between a Mouse Queen and a Nutcracker Prince, a flurry of sparkling snowflakes, a swirl of waltzing flowers, and a glittering Sugarplum Fairy!
by BWW News Desk - November 06, 2019
Festival Ballet Providence's (FBP) classic holiday production of The Nutcracker returns to Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) December 13-15, 2019. Delighting audiences for 42 years, The Nutcracker takes the entire family on a magical journey, complete with an epic battle between a Mouse Queen and a Nutcracker Prince, a flurry of sparkling snowflakes, a swirl of waltzing flowers, and a glittering Sugarplum Fairy!
Wilbury Group Continues Ninth Season With 2X CLARE BARRON
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
The Wilbury Theatre Group continues its 2019/20 Main Series season with 2X CLARE BARRON: Dance Nation / You Got Older, running in rotating rep. November 21 - December 22.
by BWW News Desk - November 05, 2019
The Wilbury Theatre Group continues its 2019/20 Main Series season with 2X CLARE BARRON: Dance Nation / You Got Older, running in rotating rep. November 21 - December 22.
North Shore Music Theatre's A CHRISTMAS CAROL Returns For 29th Annual Production
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will once again present the area's most beloved production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL sponsored by MarketStreet Lynnfield. This award-winning, original musical adaptation was created solely for North Shore Music Theatre in 1989 and cannot be seen anywhere else. A CHRISTMAS CAROL will play 14 performances from Friday, December 6 thru Sunday, December 22, 2019.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
Bill Hanney's North Shore Music Theatre (NSMT) will once again present the area's most beloved production of A CHRISTMAS CAROL sponsored by MarketStreet Lynnfield. This award-winning, original musical adaptation was created solely for North Shore Music Theatre in 1989 and cannot be seen anywhere else. A CHRISTMAS CAROL will play 14 performances from Friday, December 6 thru Sunday, December 22, 2019.
THE PRINCE OF PROVIDENCE Ends its Record-Breaking Run
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
Trinity Rep closed its sold-out, record-breaking production of the world premiere play The Prince of Providence on October 27, after an extended seven-week run. The play was written by George Brant, based on the New York Times bestseller of the same name by Mike Stanton, and was directed by Taibi Magar. It covered the rise and fall of Providence's former mayor, Vincent A. a?oeBuddya?? Cianci. Prior to its Opening Night on September 16, the show became the highest-grossing, non-holiday production in the organization's 56-year history, breaking the record set by My Fair Lady in 2000. More than 13,000 people saw the show in Trinity Rep's intimate 250-seat Dowling Theater.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
Trinity Rep closed its sold-out, record-breaking production of the world premiere play The Prince of Providence on October 27, after an extended seven-week run. The play was written by George Brant, based on the New York Times bestseller of the same name by Mike Stanton, and was directed by Taibi Magar. It covered the rise and fall of Providence's former mayor, Vincent A. a?oeBuddya?? Cianci. Prior to its Opening Night on September 16, the show became the highest-grossing, non-holiday production in the organization's 56-year history, breaking the record set by My Fair Lady in 2000. More than 13,000 people saw the show in Trinity Rep's intimate 250-seat Dowling Theater.
Gamm Theatre Hires Amy Gravell As Managing Director
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
The board of directors of The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) has announced the hiring of Amy Gravell as managing director, effective November 11. Gravell comes with more than 20 years of experience in Rhode Island's nonprofit sector, and a deep commitment to community building and the arts.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
The board of directors of The Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre (The Gamm) has announced the hiring of Amy Gravell as managing director, effective November 11. Gravell comes with more than 20 years of experience in Rhode Island's nonprofit sector, and a deep commitment to community building and the arts.
The Daydream Theatre Company Will Present SEDUCTION OF THE INNOCENT
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
The Daydream Theatre Company will present the world premiere of the play, Seduction of The Innocent, written and directed by Lenny Schwartz.
by BWW News Desk - November 04, 2019
The Daydream Theatre Company will present the world premiere of the play, Seduction of The Innocent, written and directed by Lenny Schwartz.
Head Trick Theatre to Present U.S. Premiere of MRS. DALLOWAY
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2019
Below the surface of a single day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway lie all the choices that made her the person that she is. In Hal Coase's adaptation of Virginia Woolf's celebrated novel, time is fluid, and memories and thoughts have as much life as present action, as Clarissa's story intertwines in strange ways with the story of Septimus Warren Smith, a shellshocked veteran of the First World War. Dive in.
by BWW News Desk - November 01, 2019
Below the surface of a single day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway lie all the choices that made her the person that she is. In Hal Coase's adaptation of Virginia Woolf's celebrated novel, time is fluid, and memories and thoughts have as much life as present action, as Clarissa's story intertwines in strange ways with the story of Septimus Warren Smith, a shellshocked veteran of the First World War. Dive in.
BWW Review: Absolutely Magical ALADDIN at the Providence Performing Arts Center
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - November 01, 2019
Nearly six years after opening on Broadway and 27 years after appearing as a beloved animated Disney film, the national touring cast of the musical ALADDIN soars into the Providence Performing Arts Center. This version of the story contains many callbacks to the original 1992 film, but also adds many new elements, such as new songs, new characters, and even a new spin on the Genie. No matter one's familiarity with the source material, audience goers are in for a flashy and thoroughly entertaining evening, suitable for adults and children alike.
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - November 01, 2019
Nearly six years after opening on Broadway and 27 years after appearing as a beloved animated Disney film, the national touring cast of the musical ALADDIN soars into the Providence Performing Arts Center. This version of the story contains many callbacks to the original 1992 film, but also adds many new elements, such as new songs, new characters, and even a new spin on the Genie. No matter one's familiarity with the source material, audience goers are in for a flashy and thoroughly entertaining evening, suitable for adults and children alike.
The Providence Performing Arts Center Announces Five New Schools Selected For Disney Musicals In Schools Program
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce the five Providence public elementary schools that have been selected to participate in the 2019 - 2020 Disney Musicals in Schools program. The program is an initiative developed by Disney Theatrical Group to create sustainable theater programs in public elementary schools. The five schools include:
by BWW News Desk - October 31, 2019
The Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) is pleased to announce the five Providence public elementary schools that have been selected to participate in the 2019 - 2020 Disney Musicals in Schools program. The program is an initiative developed by Disney Theatrical Group to create sustainable theater programs in public elementary schools. The five schools include:
BWW Review: JQA at The Gamm Theatre
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - October 30, 2019
When it comes to United States history, it can be easy to gloss over the period between the early 1800s to the cusp of the Civil War. The generation who lived during this forgotten era, however, faced no less tumultuous times than we do in modern times. Aaron Posner's play, JQA, specifically looks at this time period through the eyes of John Quincy Adams, who, as the son of founding father John Adams, and later a statesman in his own right, was uniquely poised to survey the era's ups and downs. Through the use of fictionalized encounters with some of America's most dynamic figures, the political and personal issues raised in JQA are as relevant now as they've ever been.
by Erica Cataldi-Roberts - October 30, 2019
When it comes to United States history, it can be easy to gloss over the period between the early 1800s to the cusp of the Civil War. The generation who lived during this forgotten era, however, faced no less tumultuous times than we do in modern times. Aaron Posner's play, JQA, specifically looks at this time period through the eyes of John Quincy Adams, who, as the son of founding father John Adams, and later a statesman in his own right, was uniquely poised to survey the era's ups and downs. Through the use of fictionalized encounters with some of America's most dynamic figures, the political and personal issues raised in JQA are as relevant now as they've ever been.
BTW Presents EURYDICE
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
One of the most famous tragic love stories of all time, that of Orpheus and Eurydice, is the inspiration for Sarah Ruhl's beautiful take on the ancient Greek tale, Eurydice. The contemporary play, enters the surreal world of dreams and broaches the topics of love and loss. The Beacon Theatre Workshop has put together an amazing rendition of this potent and moving work of theatre to kick off their season, focusing on mental health: Dreams and Nightmares. The players have pulled out all the stops and Director/Designer Jason Robert LeClair has pressed the limits of what the Beacon Theatre Workshop's Blackbox space can do with the help of Woonsocket native and Technical Director, Christopher Cournoyer.
by BWW News Desk - October 29, 2019
One of the most famous tragic love stories of all time, that of Orpheus and Eurydice, is the inspiration for Sarah Ruhl's beautiful take on the ancient Greek tale, Eurydice. The contemporary play, enters the surreal world of dreams and broaches the topics of love and loss. The Beacon Theatre Workshop has put together an amazing rendition of this potent and moving work of theatre to kick off their season, focusing on mental health: Dreams and Nightmares. The players have pulled out all the stops and Director/Designer Jason Robert LeClair has pressed the limits of what the Beacon Theatre Workshop's Blackbox space can do with the help of Woonsocket native and Technical Director, Christopher Cournoyer.
Photo Flash: First Look At World Premiere RESCUE! Or, The Fish At Wilbury Group
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
The Wilbury Theatre Group's new works development program Studio W announces the limited run of a new play by Resident Playwright Darcie Dennigan, RESCUE! Or, The Fish, with performances scheduled for October 30-November 3 at The Wilbury Theatre Group performance space.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
The Wilbury Theatre Group's new works development program Studio W announces the limited run of a new play by Resident Playwright Darcie Dennigan, RESCUE! Or, The Fish, with performances scheduled for October 30-November 3 at The Wilbury Theatre Group performance space.
D. W. Gregory Visits Rhode Island For Reading And Discussion Of Bay View's RADIUM GIRLS
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
St. Mary Academy - Bay View, a leader in all-girls education and experiential learning, announces its fall theatrical production, 'Radium Girls,' running November 1 and 2, in the Mercy Hall Auditorium on Bay View's campus in Riverside, Rhode Island.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
St. Mary Academy - Bay View, a leader in all-girls education and experiential learning, announces its fall theatrical production, 'Radium Girls,' running November 1 and 2, in the Mercy Hall Auditorium on Bay View's campus in Riverside, Rhode Island.
The United Theatre Names Lisa Utman Randall Executive Director And Tony Nunes Artistic Director
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
The United Theatre board of directors, led by Board Chair Maureen Fitzgerald and Co-Chair Charles Royce, announce that they have hired Lisa Utman Randall to lead the organization as Executive Director, and have named Tony Nunes as Artistic Director. Construction officially began on downtown Westerly's United Theatre project this past summer - following a groundbreaking in May.
by BWW News Desk - October 28, 2019
The United Theatre board of directors, led by Board Chair Maureen Fitzgerald and Co-Chair Charles Royce, announce that they have hired Lisa Utman Randall to lead the organization as Executive Director, and have named Tony Nunes as Artistic Director. Construction officially began on downtown Westerly's United Theatre project this past summer - following a groundbreaking in May.
The Contemporary Theater Company Will Present HAMLET
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2019
This October and November, the Contemporary Theater Company tackles arguably one of the greatest plays ever written, Hamlet by William Shakespeare. The show opens October 18 and runs through November 16.
by BWW News Desk - October 25, 2019
This October and November, the Contemporary Theater Company tackles arguably one of the greatest plays ever written, Hamlet by William Shakespeare. The show opens October 18 and runs through November 16.
BWW Review: Vivid, powerful HAMLET at Contemporary Theater Company
by John McDaid - October 25, 2019
The Contemporary Theater Company has mounted a dazzling production of Shakespeare's tale of tragic retribution, with an outstanding cast, deft and innovative direction, and a stunning set. Get thee to Wakefield, and quickly, too, to see this brilliant show.
by John McDaid - October 25, 2019
The Contemporary Theater Company has mounted a dazzling production of Shakespeare's tale of tragic retribution, with an outstanding cast, deft and innovative direction, and a stunning set. Get thee to Wakefield, and quickly, too, to see this brilliant show.
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